Hands-on workshops and history exhibitions
The Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop in Hamden offers hands-on learning through over 100 school programs aligned to state standards, plus drop-in vacation workshops, exhibitions, and community events on the historic Armory grounds.
Indoor & outdoor · Rainy-day pick · Vacation programs for ages 6-11; school programs for PreK-grade 7+.
School programs are bookable for field trips and cover PreK through grade 7+; browse by grade, subject, or Next Gen standards on the website.
Vacation programs run during school breaks for specific age bands (Folk Toys for ages 6-8, Folk Crafts for ages 9-11, STEAM Playground for ages 6-8).
The museum hosts rotating exhibitions and artist talks; check the events calendar for family-friendly openings and panel discussions.